Scorpio (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1973, Scorpio is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Michael Winner, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Cross is an old hand at the CIA who often teams up with Frenchman Jean “Scorpio” Laurier, a gifted freelance operative. After their last mission together, the CIA orders Scorpio to eliminate Cross, leaving him no choice but to obey.
Who’s in it. Scorpio stars Burt Lancaster as Cross, Alain Delon as Jean 'Scorpio' Laurier, Paul Scofield as Sergei Zharkov and John Colicos as McLeod, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Scorpio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scorpio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scorpio tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scorpio (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scorpio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scorpio worth watching?
- Scorpio holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scorpio?
- Scorpio stars Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Paul Scofield, John Colicos and Gayle Hunnicutt.
- When was Scorpio released?
- Scorpio was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.